Akane-banashi Anime Exhibition Announced for Tokyo This July

The exhibition for the TV anime Akane-banashi, based on the original work by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue, titled “TV Anime ‘Akane-banashi’ Exhibition”, will be held from July 11 to August 9 at HMV & BOOKS SHIBUYA 6 in Tokyo.

The event will present the world of Akane-banashi through immersive displays that bring its storytelling and atmosphere to life in three dimensions. Visitors will be able to revisit iconic scenes and stage performances, as well as explore special exhibits highlighting character development, personal journeys, and relationships.

Exclusive merchandise featuring newly illustrated artwork will also be available for purchase at the venue. Tickets will go on sale starting June 7 at 10:00 AM via Lawson Ticket and TV Asahi Ticket. Attendees will receive an original bookmark as a free admission bonus. Further details about the exhibition will be announced at a later date.

Key Visual:

CAST:
Akane Osaki: Anna Nagase
Karashi Nerimaya: Takuya Eguchi
Hikaru Koragi: Rie Takahashi
Shinta Arakawa (Tohru Osaki): Jun Fukuyama
Maikeru Arakawa: Nobunaga Shimazaki
Koguma Arakawa: Chiaki Kobayashi
Kyoji Arakawa: Yohei Azakami
Guriko Arakawa: Seiichiro Yamashita
Shiguma Arakawa: Masaki Terasoma
Issho Arakawa: Akio Otsuka

STAFF:
Original Work: Yuki Suenaga, Takamasa Moue
Director: Ayumu Watanabe
Assistant Director: Yu Harima
Series Composer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Kii Tanaka
Sub Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Yasunari Nitta
Chief Animation Director: Hisashi Kagawa
Costume Design: Noriko Shimazawa
Prop Design: Yoshinori Iwanaga
Art Design: Shuhei Tada
Art: Takumi Sakurada
Color Design: Saori Goda
Photography Director: Yuta Nakamura
Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose
Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma
Music: Akio Izutsu
Rakugo Supervision: Kikuhiko Hayashiya
Animation Studio: ZEXCS

Akane-banashi is a manga series written by Yuki Suenaga and illustrated by Takamasa Moue. It is serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (published by Shueisha), and currently collected in 17 tankōbon volumes. The English edition is published by VIZ Media.

SYNOPSIS:
“With only your voice and body—master the art.”

Akane Osaki, captivated since childhood by the magical performances of her father, Shinta Arakawa, witnesses a shocking incident during his decisive performance for promotion to Shin’uchi (master rank).

Six years later, now a high school student, she sets her sights on becoming a Shin’uchi herself—pushing forward in the highly competitive world of Rakugo.

A passionate and authentic Rakugo drama begins now!

Source: Official Website

©Yuki Suenaga, Takamasa Moue / SHUEISHA, Akane-banashi Committee

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